The Isle of Skye is a truly magical place. The largest of the Inner Hebrides, it’s home to some of Scotland’s most iconic landscapes with its rugged mountain ranges, miles of dramatic coastline and captivating history. If there’s one thing about a Skye holiday that’ll leave a lasting impression on you, it’s got to be the scenery. The island is home to many majestic geological features, such as the Old Man of Storr, the Quiraing and the Cuillin. Skye’s varied habitats also mean we’ll have a chance to see amazing animals such as otters, dolphins, golden eagles, white-tailed sea eagles and puffins.
As there are so many amazing routes to choose from, the itinerary will be decided upon when we are there according to weather conditions. However, be prepared for some stunning moderate to challenging walks which may include some of the following highlights: the Fairy Pools, Talisker Bay, South Cuillin mountains, The Old Man of Storr, Corie Lagan, The Quiraing, Blaven, Macleod’s Tables.

We stay in a remote self catering house where there is plenty of space to relax and enjoy the views. The rooms are elegantly decorated and the bedrooms very spacious – ideal for sharing. 2 course evening meals are provided by our own on site cook, Vicky.

Please note that due to the nature of the island and the remote location of the cottage, there is a lot of driving involved to get to the best walks.

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£1100 in a single occupancy room. £200 discount in a large twin shared room. NB Due to the nature of the accommodation, if there is nobody to share with, you will need to pay the single price or you can cancel your place. Price includes: 7 nights' accommodation in a self catering house; 7 breakfasts and 6 packed lunches; 6 evening meals; transport to walks as required. Not included: travel to the accommodation: 1 evening meal (this will be arranged by your guide); personal expenses; insurance

We stay in a spacious 6 bedroom holiday house, set over 3 floors with fabulous views to Loch Dunvegan. Set in its own grounds, the house is tastefully decorated and has a welcoming feel. The bedrooms are very spacious and ideal for sharing.

Walks of up to 11 miles A good level of fitness is required and you need to be comfortable to be out in sometimes remote and rugged landscapes. Depending on weather conditions, some walks will include rough mountain paths and trails, coastal paths and rocky ground which may include some scrambling using hands to help you ascend and descend the paths.

Your guide for this holiday is Rachel Bolton, a fabulous leader who is compassionate and flexible. Rachel is a very safe pair of hands and a qualified Mountain Leader, a member of the Mountain Training Association and the British Mountaineering Council. She is passionalte about the outdoors and has extensive knowledge of the Lake District, Scotland and the Peak Dsitrict in particular. She holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Education and worked with children as a teacher and headteacher for nearly 30 years. She is also a qualified Alexander Technique teacher. Rachel is passionate about being in the outdoors walking, scrambling, winter mountaineering and climbing. She is currently working towards her Winter Mountain Leader qualification.

The Isle of Skye is close to the Scottish mainland, the largest of the Inner Hebrides, and is joined by a road bridge from the Kyle of Lochalsh. There are car ferries from Mallaig to Armadale run by Caledonian MacBrayne and for the adventurous there is the Glenachulish, the last manually operated turntable ferry in Scotland, from Glenelg to Kylerhea taking four cars at a time. The house is 50 miles from Kyle of Lochalsh and 130 miles from Inverness. Take the A9 and A835 via Garve and Strathcarron. There is no public transport to the accommodation so, if you are coming by train, a taxi from/ to Kyle of Lochalsh costs around £140. Depending on how many people are coming by train, there may be the option of a shared taxi or a lift from other women who are driving. We will aim to make this work as cheaply as possible for everyone.